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Road grants tabbed for Coupeville, Langley

Langley and Coupeville have both scooped up state money for road improvements.

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South Whidbey fire chief’s contract due in January

South Whidbey Fire/EMS commissioners have less than a month to consider if they want to keep their fire…

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Lifted on a wave of love | RELIGION NOTES

In addition to the holiday gatherings of family and friends and traditional celebrations, Unity of Whidbey members make…

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Talk addresses light, darkness | RELIGION NOTES

“Season of Darkness, Season of Light,” is the talk by Dennis Reynolds at the Sunday, Dec. 23, 10…

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Quakers meet in Freeland | RELIGION NOTES

Whidbey Island Friends Meeting, also known as Whidbey Island Quakers, holds weekly worship services every Sunday from 4…

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God’s gifts and Christmas carols | RELIGION NOTES

Christmas is a time for giving, in order that we might celebrate the gift that God gave. Pastor…

Martin Lund is one of four artists who will perform at 7 p.m. Dec. 29 at Trinity Lutheran Church.

Life

Make this a jazzy, classical Yuletide on Whidbey

Trinity Lutheran Church presents Yuletide Baroque and Beyond: Jazzin’ with the Classics for Christmas at 7 p.m. Saturday,…

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Whidbey is dreaming of a green Christmas

Instead of hoping for a white Christmas this year, keep it green. A few easy tips can make…

South Whidbey Fire/EMS firefighters work to free a man trapped in his vehicle following a head-on accident in Freeland Friday evening.

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Head-on collision sends five to hospital

Five people were transported to the hospital Friday evening following a high speed, two-car collision in Freeland. The…

Sports

Central Whidbey shooting club plans air gun class

An air gun competition class will be at the Central Whidbey Sportsman’s Association clubhouse to ring in the…

Sports

Get in a free holiday round at Island Greens

Island Greens Golf Course decided to thank the community for its support. The owners’ gift to the community:…

Opinion

Tis the season to drive safely | GUEST VIEWPOINT

By JoAnn Hellmann Bright-colored lights are twinkling around town and Bing Crosby is crooning on your car radio…

Letters to the Editor

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR | Nothing free about recycling

To the editor: Island County’s recycling rate is 32 percent. The national recycling rate is 34 percent. Counties…